Alabama becomes the first US state to use nitrogen gas for executions
On Thursday, the 25th of January, Alabama convicted murderer Kenneth Eugene Smith was executed using nitrogen gas, the first time such a method…
Who should take responsibility for weeks-long problems with trains in Latvia?
According to interviewed politicians of the ruling coalition in Latvia, delays with supplies of the first new electric trains are the responsibility of…
Latvian Minister of Transport orders full train procurement audit amid numerous problems with new trains
Latvian Minister of Transport Kaspars Briškens has ordered a full external audit of the new passenger trains procurement procedure. The minister wants auditors…
Latvian minister assures NATO forces are not just on paper; troops are already in Latvia
NATO forces are not theoretical or on paper – NATO troops are already in Latvia, and their numbers keep increasing, said Latvian Minister…
Latvian National Alliance member quits after questionable visit to China
As of the 25th of January Saeima deputy Aleksandrs Kiršteins is no longer a member of the National Alliance (NA) political party, as…
Nine out of 720 – Latvian political parties start officially suggesting candidates for EP elections
Ilona Bērziņa/Opinion piece The biggest intrigue for the upcoming European Parliament elections will be whether or not Europe sees a surge of influence…
BNN ANALYSES | As 1 500 tractors roar in Vilnius, conundrum of aligning green and agriculture policies persists
Linas Jegelevičius A fleet of over 1 500 tractors and logging trucks has been roaring and rattling in the centre of Vilnius since…
Conexus: this year will reveal the actual natural gas consumption in Latvia
This year will reveal the actual natural gas consumption in Latvia, as LETA was told by natural gas distribution and storage operator Conexus…
Polish cabinet approves draft law on over-the-counter emergency contraception
The Polish government on Wednesday, the 24th of January, approved a bill to make emergency contraceptive pills more accessible, reversing a restriction introduced…
